"His Royal Highness, what should you do according to your wishes?"
Fang Xuanling asked everyone what they thought, they also wanted to hear how Li Kuan viewed this and how to solve it. Even Changsun Wuji and others had to look at Li Kuan with admiration, and they would definitely support the emperor from their perspective. Li Kuan was the only one who was the only one who took a different approach to analyze the decision.
Li Kuan turned and looked over. He didn't know it. When he saw it, he was startled. Almost all the officials present were staring at him blankly. Even the current emperor Li Shimin had the same look. Li Kuan wanted to cry without tears, and he didn't know whether he was happy or sad. In short, he was mixed.
"Can't Master Shangshu guess it?" Li Kuan asked helplessly.
Fang Xuanling smiled awkwardly and did not speak. He really didn't guess what Li Kuan was thinking. If he said it right, he would throw it out if he said it wrong. Just keep quiet and listen to Li Kuanfang as the best policy. . At this moment, Li Ji's uncertain voice came into everyone's ears: "His Royal Highness Chu means that this battle will be fought?"
"Goodness!"
Li Kuan nodded approvingly, with a smile on his face. Li Ji guessed. Li Ji also gave a dumbfounded glance at Li Kuan. This felt a bit wrong. Not only Li Ji but also the other ministers looked strange, and they all looked at sitting on the dragon couch together. Li Shimin, who was on the road, saw his eyes flickering and hesitated to speak, but finally did not speak.
Chu Suiliang frowned and said in confusion, "No, your Royal Highness Chu, didn't you say that you can't fight this battle?"
"Did I say that?" Chu Suiliang and others nodded affirmatively, unexpectedly Li Kuan smiled disapprovingly: "Why don't I remember it!"
Everyone staggered, really tired!
Li Shimin said solemnly, "You mean to attack Baekje?"
Li Kuan nodded with a smile. Li Shimin was silent for a moment. Others also bowed their heads in thought. Only Li Kuan’s voice continued to reach everyone’s ears: “Nowadays, Goguryeo and Silla have not yet started a full-scale war. In the struggle between Baekje and Silla, we can command Liaodong when we become famous. Besides, the King of Silla is willing to bow his head to the Tang Dynasty. Now that the King of Silla sends people to come to ask for help, wouldn’t it be chilly if I didn’t send troops to Tang Dynasty. The hearts of other neighboring countries?"
Li Shimin did not stop Li Kuan from continuing to speak. Others also listened to Li Kuan's analysis attentively, unwilling to miss a word, even a word.
"So this battle must be fought, and it must be won." Li Kuan said loudly, "Baekje, Goguryeo, and Silla are the three countries. Goguryeo is swayed under the dictatorship of Gaisuwen, and the people have not sincerely attached to its rule. And the King of Treasure is really willing to become a puppet? The reason why Baekje attacked Silla was because he was instigated by Gai Suwen and Baekje had this idea. Any alliance between them is based on interests. Is it Gai Su? Does the text have the heart to unify the Korean Peninsula?"
"In my opinion, Gai Suwen just wanted to take this opportunity to kill the forces of Silla and Baekje, and take advantage of the loss of both of them. It just so happens that the situation in Goguryeo's homeland has not stabilized and has not taken action. This gave us. It's a good opportunity."
"It would be justified to send an army to rescue Silla at this time. In addition, the battle between China and Xue Yantuo was very exhausting. Sending an army rashly will definitely have an impact on the country's national strength. country."
Li Ji asked, "What if the rescue force is?"
"This matter is the business of several of you Shangshu!" Li Kuan directly picked up and quit. He was Shang Shuling and didn't need to do these specific matters. Li Ji felt that the temperature on his face was rising, and the other Shangshu also had the same heart. gas.
Li Shimin couldn't help but shook his head helplessly, and said, "Go on!"
"I believe that the talents of all Shangshu adults can definitely be summed up!" Li Kuan did not forget to tease Li Ji, Li Daozong and others, and was so angry that several people glared at Li Kuan, but Li Kuan directly ignored them, and continued: "While controlling troops It is to keep our Korean power from being damaged, and to take this opportunity to mobilize the forces of the Silla Kingdom for our use."
"Since Baekje dared to go along with Goguryeo, we have to help the king of Baekje to be sober, otherwise the monarch of the neighboring country really thinks he can go to heaven, and his ambitions may expand in the future, and there may be other ideas! So this time the troops must be sent out. Only after harvesting can we return to Beijing, otherwise we will send troops to get nothing, and the soldiers will not agree!"
Everyone was getting goosebumps. Li Shimin also felt that Li Kuan was too dark in his stomach, and he was thinking of profiting from it, but he still agreed with this matter very much, and said with a smile: "Then what do you think should be used in return? ?"
"Of course it is the city of Baekje!" Li Kuan said with a smile, "Since the king of Baekje thinks they have more cities, instead of cheap Goguryeo, it's better to let us manage it in Datang. Isn't that good? King Silla asked us to send troops for rescue. As a weak party, we won't squeeze wool on King Silla. Otherwise, King Silla will definitely have to give him a few cities."
The corners of Li Shimin's mouth twitched, and the other ministers also looked at Li Kuan meaningfully. Because they all felt that the reason why Li Kuan sent troops was profitable, otherwise he would never emphasize the importance of the city, but Li Kuan still squinted his eyes to fill the beautiful picture without knowing it. Changsun Wuji, Chu Suiliang and others are all over the body, and Li Kuan is definitely not revealing the means.
"So my suggestion is to abandon the attack on Goguryeo and help Silla counterattack Baekje." Li Kuanyi confessed for a moment, and said in a deep voice, "After taking the Baekje city, send a large army to station in case of emergency. In addition, this battle also It can frighten Gaisuwen’s ambitions and force the other party to be on guard and warn me to attack. If the time is right, wouldn’t it be nice to annihilate Goguryeo in one fell swoop after taking Baekje city
"Now leading an army to attack Goguryeo, the journey is far away, and the local terrain is unknown, and the munitions must be expensive. As for whether it can be wiped out in one fell swoop, no one can predict. Rather than gamble with national power, It is better to fight steadily and find the right time to give a fatal blow. It can also check and balance the situation on the Korean Peninsula and lay the foundation for the future annihilation of Goguryeo."
"So why bother to fight for Goguryeo? Just to fight for a long time to weaken the country's national strength. You must know that the former Sui repeatedly conquered Liaodong and returned from a feather. After that, the national strength was seriously weakened. It is necessary to learn lessons and sum up experience. Conspiracy!"
"The minister agrees!"
Li Ji was the first to agree with Li Kuan’s suggestion, and Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui and others immediately agreed. Even Changsun Wuji, Chu Suiliang and others had to take advantage of the trend and did not dare to go against the current. Li Shimin saw it too. Quite helpless, even he himself had to admit that he was persuaded by Li Kuan, and finally gave up the original plan to conquer Liaodong and adopted Li Kuan's suggestion. (End of this chapter)